Meaning of coolly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkulli/

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  1. Adverb

    coolly

    Definitions

    1. in a composed and unconcerned manner

    Examples

    • « without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher »

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